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Glossary of Terms beginning with Z

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Zero Coupon Bond

A bond which pays no coupons, is sold at a discount to its face value, and matures at its face value. Under U.S. tax law the imputed interest on a zero-coupon bond is taxable as it accrues, even though there is no cash flow.